Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Oregon
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Oregon earn a median of $107,450 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,990; the top 10% earn over $158,060. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Oregon
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Oregon?
The median is $107,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,990 and the top 10% earn over $158,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.